URGENT UPDATE: Two men have been charged following a shocking hammer assault in Cranbourne that occurred earlier today, February 6, 2024. The incident unfolded around 10 AM outside a residence on Wallace Road, where a 51-year-old man was allegedly struck during a physical altercation with the suspects.
Authorities from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) report that the victim sustained minor injuries and was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. The swift response by law enforcement resulted in the immediate arrest of both assailants, who were also taken to the hospital for observation under police guard.
The accused include a 51-year-old man from Frankston, charged with intentionally causing serious injury, assault with a weapon, and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He is set to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, February 7.
Additionally, a 34-year-old Cranbourne man faces charges of intentionally causing injury and has been bailed to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on April 29.
This alarming incident highlights escalating tensions in the area, as police confirm that all three men involved are known to each other. The community is urged to remain vigilant as investigations continue.
Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds.
